by Kenneth Woods | Aug 14, 2020 | News and Reviews
Sawyers Symphony No 4. Hommage to Kandinsky BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Kenneth Woods Nimbus Alliance F NI6405 (65’ • DDD) Philip Sawyers – Symphony No. 4, Hommage to Kandinsky (NIMBUS)Rated 5.00 out of 5 £12.00 Like all great symphonists, Philip...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 15, 2020 | News and Reviews
A new five-star review in Musical Opinion from Guy Rickards for the 2nd, 10th and 12th Symphonies of Christopher Gunning with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales on Signum Records. Christopher Gunning – Symphonies 2, 10 and 12, BBC National Orchestra of Wales,...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 9, 2020 | Explore the Score
TUNE IN Broadcast Premiere with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales BBC Radio 3 Afternoon Concert Friday, 10 April 2020 The large-scale symphonic poem Hommage to Kandinsky was commissioned by the Grand Rapids Symphony in celebration of the tenure of their longstanding...
by Kenneth Woods | Jul 23, 2011 | A view from the podium
This is a follow-up to an earlier post on the Proms performance of Havergal Brian’s Gothic Symphony. You may find this post more interesting and coherent if you read that one first. ______________________________________________ Well, one week ago, if you had...
by Kenneth Woods | May 10, 2011 | A view from the podium
Longtime Vftp readers will know that I generally have a “no comment” rule when it comes to the work of my colleagues in the dark profession. No reviews, no criticism and no praise. It’s the best way to stay out of trouble- praise one colleague and anyone you don’t...
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